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Council approves 61.2% rise in Matthews stormwater fees after multi‑hour debate
Summary
Facing a projected $376,000 annual shortfall, Matthews Town Council voted unanimously to raise the town’s municipal portion of its stormwater fee by 61.2% effective July 2025. The vote followed extended discussion about reserves, alternatives and billing mechanics.
Matthews Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. 24 to increase the town’s municipal portion of its stormwater fee by 61.2%, a change staff says will raise annual stormwater revenue and help cover a projected operating shortfall.
Public Works presented the financial picture: annual stormwater revenues were estimated at about $926,000 while estimated expenditures were about $1,300,000, leaving a gap staff put at roughly $376,200. Public Works recommended several options ranging from a base rate increase to adding a ditch‑crew and a GIS/survey crew to better map and maintain the town’s storm drainage network.
Council debated whether to tap fund balance for a one‑time fix, whether to phase…
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